COVE CREEK — A one acre brush fire that burned in the Cove Creek Fire District Monday, Nov. 28 is under investigation, according to Watauga County Forest Ranger Andrew Harsey.
GREENSBORO, NC — The Watauga High School Pioneer Playmakers were the Judges Choice for Distinguished Play during the North Carolina Theatre Co… Read morePioneer Playmakers earn 'Judges Choice' at state conference, earn individual awards
Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat. Read moreThis week in the archives: Telephones in Boone, local oil shortages, local trees sent to Iraq
STATESBORO, GA — App State football's season came to an end Saturday night in a 51-48 double overtime loss to Georgia Southern. Read moreApp State's season ends with 51-48 2OT loss to Georgia Southern
COVE CREEK — Multiple departments responded to a chimney fire in the Cove Creek Fire District Thanksgiving morning. Read moreCove Creek, other departments control chimney fire Thanksgiving morning
BOONE — The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country is again soliciting input from audience members and the general public to help select film… Read moreApp Theatre seeks suggestions for their Cinema Classics Series
SHELBY, N.C. — Surmounting a 21-point deficit, the Watauga Pioneers boy's basketball team completed a wild comeback against the Shelby Golden … Read moreWatauga boy's basketball completes 21-point comeback in season opener to defeat Shelby
BOONE — Boone local Ashley Winecoff placed second in the Women’s Downhill Skateboarding Championships hosted by World Skate — a competition fe… Read moreBoone local Ashley Winecoff places second at international skateboarding competition
HIGH COUNTRY — Fans of snow sports can get ready to break out their wax, tune up their equipment and bundle up, because it’s time for ski reso… Read moreSki resorts welcome patrons to slopes for 2022-2023 season
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The following information is courtesy of the Boone Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Read morePolice reports
BOONE — Appalachian Voices released scorecards examining how electric cooperatives in North Carolina measured up across a number of areas, inc… Read moreAppalachian Voices releases 'scorecard' of rural electric cooperatives, grades Blue Ridge Energy
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The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects a… Read moreSheriff's reports
Grandfather Mountain kicked off the holiday season with a special delivery from mascot Milli… Read moreMillie the Bear delivers Christmas tree to Grandfather Mountain
HIGH COUNTRY – Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is partnering with Senior Care Service… Read moreARHS partnering with Senior Care Services to promote wellness communication, improved patient outcomes
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The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Register of Deeds Office website… Read moreLand transfers
WATAUGA — The Watauga County Board of Education heard audit and technology reports at the No… Read moreBoard of Ed hears audit and technology reports at November meeting
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MORGANTON, NC — On Monday, Nov. 21, the district-level boy and girls middle school basketball teams traveled down to Morganton, North Carolina… Read moreWMS district-level basketball squads take on Walter Johnson
The following is a recap of middle school sports from the week of Monday, Nov. 21 to Friday, Nov. 25. Read moreWeek 4 Watauga middle school winter sports roundup
BOONE — App State football defensive coordinator Dale Jones has left the program, App State announced Monday. Read moreApp State announces football staff change, Jones leaves program after 26 years
SHELBY, N.C. — During the week of Thanksgiving, the Watauga High School girl's basketball team took on two separate Charlotte-area squads, wit… Read morePioneer girl's basketball advances to 2-1 with bounce-back win over Myers Park
BOONE — Boone’s Winter Farmers’ Market is returning for its seventh season to offer delicious, healthy, fresh local foods and products all win… Read moreBoone Winter Farmers Market opening day to take place Dec. 3
BOONE — “The spirits will move you in odd and hysterical ways” when “Scrooged” is screened during the Holiday Classic Film Series at the Appal… Read more'Scrooged' set for App Theatre’s Classic Film Series on Dec. 6
BOONE — The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country is again soliciting input from audience members and the general public to help select film… Read moreApp Theatre seeks suggestions for their Cinema Classics Series
BOONE — Boone Drug has announced a new partnership to help fill a need for testing and treatment options. Read moreBoone Drugs, Inc. announces partnership with MakoRx to provide clinical testing and treatment
BOONE — Having hosted recent annual meetings, benefit performances, fundraisers, and special events for other worthy non-profit organizations,… Read moreApp Theatre’s Gala and Auction to feature The Harris Brothers Friday, Dec. 2
